PeopleSmart Opt Out Guide
PeopleSmart makes personal data like phone numbers, addresses, and relatives searchable online, which can feel intrusive. You can remove your details by following their opt-out steps. To save time and ensure lasting results, Vanish Me can automatically handle PeopleSmart removals and monitor for your data across other broker sites.
What is People Smart?
PeopleSmart is a people search and contact information service that provides personal data pulled from public records, marketing databases, and online sources. A typical PeopleSmart profile may include names, addresses, phone numbers, relatives, and associated records. Paid users may gain access to additional background details.
Originally launched in 2007, PeopleSmart has positioned itself as a tool for identity verification, reconnecting with friends, or researching people. However, it has also been criticized for exposing sensitive details without consent, making it easy for strangers, marketers, or scammers to access your personal data.
Like other data brokers, PeopleSmart is not a Consumer Reporting Agency (CRA) under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), which means its reports cannot be used legally for employment screening, tenant checks, or credit decisions. Despite these limits, the sheer availability of personal information can still present privacy risks.
For this reason, many individuals choose to opt out of PeopleSmart to reduce unwanted exposure and maintain control over their online footprint.
How to Remove Your Information from People Smart (Step by Step)
Step 1: Navigate to the PeopleSmart opt out page. Do this by heading over to Peoplesmart.com and scrolling down to the footer. Within the footer, you’ll see “Do Not Sell My Personal Information” - click that.
Step 2: Search for your record. Enter your name, city, and state to find your profile.
Step 3: Find the profile that most closely matches your personal information, then click “opt out”.
Step 4: Enter your email address and select “send verification email”.
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How Long Does People Smart Take to Remove Your Info?
PeopleSmart usually removes records within 7 days of receiving an opt-out request. In some cases, removals can happen faster, but it may take up to 10 business days for changes to appear across the platform. Because PeopleSmart regularly updates its data, your information may show up again in the future. To keep it suppressed without effort, Vanish Me can handle PeopleSmart removals automatically.
Your Data Is Still Exposed On Other Sites
Getting your information removed from People Smart is a smart move, but it’s only the beginning. Data brokers often share and recycle information, which means your details are likely listed on many other sites as well.
To keep making progress, here are a few more guides to follow:
By continuing with these removals, you’ll strengthen your privacy and reduce the chances of your data being misused. To save yourself time, sign up for Vanish Me to automate the data broker removal process.
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